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Closeup view of chicken bolognese in a white bowl topped with parmesan cheese and thyme sprigs.

Chicken Bolognese

Chicken Bolognese is a delicious twist on a classic Italian dish, blending the rich flavors of traditional bolognese with the lighter flavor of chicken. It's an easy dinner that your whole family will love!
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bolognese Recipes, Easy Dinners, Easy Pasta Dishes
Makes: 4 servings
Author: Sues

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large celery stalks, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 oz. diced pancetta, optional
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 cup dry white wine (If you don't have white wine, you can substitute with red wine or chicken or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 28-oz can whole peeled tomatoes (I recommend San Marzano)
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Parmesan cheese rind, optional
  • 8.8 oz tagliatelle (or thick pasta of your choice)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Grated parmesan, for serving
  • Chopped basil, for serving

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a dutch oven or deep saucepan over medium heat.
  • When hot, add onion, carrot, and celery (and pancetta if using) and cook until vegetables are beginning to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
  • Add ground chicken to skillet and cook while breaking up with a wooden spoon, about 5-10 minutes, until meat is cooked through and browning.
  • Pour wine into skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes to reduce.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for one minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you do. Stir in the thyme, dried basil, salt, pepper, and parmesan rind, if using. Bring mixture to a simmer and then reduce heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until sauce is nice and thick.
  • When sauce is almost done cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tagliatelle (or pasta of your choice) according to package directions. Drain.
  • Remove parmesan rind and thyme sprigs. Stir the milk in and and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste sauce and add salt and pepper according to your tastes.
  • Serve the chicken bolognese over the pasta. Top with grated parmesan and chopped basil, if desired.

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